Agency Comparison
Cyber-Duck vs Spring/Summer
Two FinTech UX specialists — London vs Copenhagen.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Cyber-Duck | Spring/Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | ●77/100 | 75/100 |
| Hourly rate | ●€75-125/hr | €150-199/hr |
| Team size | ●50-99 | 10-49 |
| Location | London, United Kingdom | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | — | 2013 |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | Feb 11, 2026 | ●May 30, 2026 |
What we said about each
What we said about Cyber-Duck
"Cyber-Duck (now CACI Digital Experience) publishes detailed case studies for major UK institutions—the Bank of England project documents persona development, content strategy for 4,500+ pages, user testing, and measurable outcomes (308% social traffic increase, 30% longer session times). ISO-certified across human-centred design (9241), quality (9001), and security (27001), with 170+ awards over 20 years. Best for government, healthcare, and finance organizations requiring ISO-accredited UX…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 11, 2026
Read full review →What we said about Spring/Summer
"The published portfolio runs 65 projects across e-commerce, brand identity, and website builds, with named clients including Polène, American Express, Carl Hansen & Søn, Bang & Olufsen, and Carlsberg, plus mobile work for Magasin, Uniqlo, and Swatch; the award record is documented in depth (Awwwards 2x Site of the Year and 23x Site of the Day, FWA 28x). Case studies read as design-rationale narratives heavy on visuals and strategic framing rather than UX evidence, with no user research…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed May 30, 2026
Read full review →Best for
Where each agency measurably leads — on pricing, team capacity, declared specializations, and editorial scoring. Use these to match an agency to your project priorities.
Choose Cyber-Duck if you need
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~43% lower rate)
- •larger team capacity for multi-stream or enterprise-scale programs
- •disclosed specialization in Healthcare / Government
- •broader service offering — also covers UX/UI Design and Accessibility
Choose Spring/Summer if you need
- •closer collaboration at a smaller team scale
- •disclosed specialization in E-commerce / SaaS & B2B
- •broader service offering — also covers Design Systems and Service Design
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
Cyber-Duck
✓ Strengths
- •National Highways project passed GDS Alpha assessment on first attempt—directly relevant if your project must meet Government Digital Service standards
- •Private sector clients visible alongside public sector: Handelsbanken, Worcester Bosch, Cadbury—the ISO-accredited process applies to commercial engagements, not just government
- •Deloitte Technology Fast 500 recognition signals sustained business growth and operational maturity beyond design delivery
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Now part of CACI Digital Experience—confirm team continuity and whether original Cyber-Duck principals lead your engagement
- •ISO-certified process and public sector compliance overhead may mean longer timelines—clarify turnaround expectations upfront
Spring/Summer
✓ Strengths
- •65 published projects with recognizable clients (Polène, American Express, Carl Hansen & Søn, Bang & Olufsen, Carlsberg) and full case-study pages for each, concentrated in e-commerce and brand/website work.
- •Documented award record across multiple bodies (Awwwards 2x Site of the Year / 23x Site of the Day, FWA 28x, Creative Circle Digital Agency of the Year), supporting the premium positioning on craft.
- •Clear business legitimacy: Copenhagen address, phone, email, a stated 15-20 person multidisciplinary team, and named platform competencies (Shopify Plus, Sanity, Webflow).
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Ask for research artefacts and quantified outcomes (conversion lift, AOV, traffic) before signing; the visible case studies show design rationale and aesthetics but no testing or redesign-attributable metrics, which is a gap at a €150-199/hr rate.
- •Confirm Service Design, UX Audit, and Dashboard Design capability directly, as none appear in the site's offerings or portfolio.
- •Verify FinTech and SaaS/B2B experience with reference projects, since the visible finance work is investment/portfolio sites rather than fintech products.
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Industry coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Pricing math
Estimated cost of a typical 12-week senior engagement (~480 hours), at each agency's published rate.
Cyber-Duck
Rate: €75-125/hr
€36,000–€60,000
Spring/Summer
Rate: €150-199/hr
€72,000–€95,520
For most general product engagements, Cyber-Duck delivers better ROI per hour. For E-commerce-specific work, Spring/Summer's premium is justified by their declared specialization.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Cyber-Duck or Spring/Summer?
- Cyber-Duck is cheaper by roughly 43% — €100/hr median vs €175/hr at Spring/Summer. The premium reflects either brand or specialization — see the editorial pull quotes for context.
- Which has more FinTech experience, Cyber-Duck or Spring/Summer?
- Both agencies publish FinTech case studies. Cyber-Duck has the broader industry stack overall, with disclosed experience in Healthcare, Government, Education beyond their shared focus.
- Which scores higher overall, Cyber-Duck or Spring/Summer?
- Cyber-Duck scores 77/100, 2 points higher than Spring/Summer at 75/100. Both portfolio quality and business credibility feed into the score — see our methodology for the full breakdown.
- Which is faster to engage, Cyber-Duck or Spring/Summer?
- Spring/Summer is typically faster to engage — smaller team, fewer procurement gates. Cyber-Duck operates with longer lead times (typical 4–6 week onboarding), reflecting larger-scale program work. Confirm engagement timelines directly with each before signing.
- When should I consider both Cyber-Duck and Spring/Summer?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Cyber-Duck and Spring/Summer if your project spans multiple workstreams, you want competitive proposals to compare scope and approach, or you're undecided between the specialization angles each brings (see the Best for cards above). Most engagements ultimately go with one — but the parallel-brief phase is a low-cost way to validate fit.
Read the full reviews
Side-by-side comparison is a starting point. The full editorial reviews include portfolio analysis, case studies, and the buyer-strength / watch-out detail behind the bullets above.
Comparison last updated May 30, 2026. Most recently reviewed: Spring/Summer on May 30, 2026. How we rank